"I love the way a rustic, tweedy wool looks when worked in garter stitch," says designer Jared Flood. Inspired by a recent trip to Dublin, he designed this pullover to be both intuitive to work and easy to wear. With a rounded garter yoke and garter panels flanking the body on each side, the design brings geometry to the classic wool sweater.
The original yarn called for in the pattern is no longer available. Suggested substitution: Classic Elite Renaissance (100% wool; 110 yd/50 g): 11 (12, 14, 16, 17) skeins.
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Finished Size: 39 1/2 (43 1/2, 47 1/2, 51 1/2, 55 3/4)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 43 1/2"
Yarn: Classic Elite Skye Tweed (100% wool; 11 0 yd [101 m]/50 g): #1272 upland green, 11 (12, 14, 16, 17) balls.
Yarn weight: #4 - Medium
Gauge: Gauge 18 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st.
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 32" circulars (cir) and double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); waste yarn; stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Fall 2007